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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,897.59, 34,367.48 and 22,240.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,897.59, 34,367.48 and 22,240.38 is: 30,699.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,897.59 : 34,367.48 = 22,240.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,897.59/34,367.48 = 22,240.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,897.59x = 34,367.48 × 22,240.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,897.59x = 764,345,814.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,345,814.84/24,897.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,699.59

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